Tulsa McDonald’s franchise operator Kevin Hern announces his run for congress. Hern is a Republican.
KEVIN HERN: "My life has been a prime example of how anyone can achieve the American dream. I grew up very poor; there was no indoor plumbing until I was in my teens. In addition to food stamps, I supported my family through hauling hay and construction jobs. McDonald’s offered me the opportunity. Through hard-work and determination, I went from making Egg McMuffins to owning and operating eighteen McDonald’s in Eastern Oklahoma and employing thousands of people."
He favors a tough immigration stand, including a wall along the Mexican border. He is pro-life.
Incumbent Congressman Jim Bridenstine has announced he will not seek another term.